A Short History Of Wesleyan Methodist Foreign Missions

By John Telford

Book Overview

""A Short History of Wesleyan Methodist Foreign Missions"" by John Telford is a comprehensive account of the growth and development of the Wesleyan Methodist Church's missionary efforts around the world. The book begins with an overview of the early years of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and the origins of its missionary work, including the establishment of the Wesleyan Missionary Society in 1813. The author then goes on to describe the various mission fields that the Wesleyan Methodist Church entered into, including West Africa, India, China, and South America.Telford provides detailed accounts of the challenges and successes of the Wesleyan Methodist missionaries in each of these regions, including the establishment of schools, hospitals, and churches, as well as the spread of the Christian faith. He also explores the impact of the Wesleyan Methodist Church's missionary work on the local cultures and societies in which it operated, and the ways in which the missionaries adapted their methods to suit the needs of each region.Throughout the book, Telford emphasizes the importance of the Wesleyan Methodist Church's missionary work in promoting social justice and equality, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare. He also highlights the key figures who played a role in the church's missionary efforts, including Thomas Coke, Jabez Bunting, and William Arthur.Overall, ""A Short History of Wesleyan Methodist Foreign Missions"" provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of the most influential missionary organizations of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the impact of its work on the global Christian community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163780871
• ISBN13: 9781163780879
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"